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What does the inside of an Egyptian pyramid look like? Tourists have come up with a surprising conclusion!
You've probably heard of the Egyptian pyramids, but have you ever wondered what they look like inside? Let's find out!
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Space science
The Truth About the Discovery of 20,000 Prehistoric Pyramids on Venus
There are theories that in the 1990s, the Soviet Union discovered about 20,000 pyramid-shaped ancient city ruins on Venus, which appeared to have been abandoned long ago.
Archeology
Laser scanning reveals hundreds of 1,800-year-old Maya 'ghosts' in the forest
LiDAR technology has revealed a cluster of great structures including a 25m high pyramid in the middle of the Mexican jungle, belonging to a Mayan city that has been los…
1001 mystery
The mystery of the number sequence 142857 in the Egyptian pyramid!
The Egyptian pyramids have long been a symbol of grandeur and mystery, not only because of their enormous size and stunning architecture but also because of the unsolved…
1001 mystery
Mystery of the mummy of the woman mistaken for an Egyptian pharaoh
Archaeologists were stunned when they discovered the mummy of a mysterious woman in a tomb for the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Who was this woman?
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The mysteries of the great Sphinx next to the Giza Pyramids of Egypt
Standing nearly 20m high from ground to head and more than 72m long from forelegs to tail, the Great Sphinx is one of the tallest and oldest sculptures in the world.
Scientific works
Pyramid Apartment: Architecture straight out of a science fiction movie
The Pyramid Apartment has recently become a famous landmark in Kunshan, Suzhou, China because of its extremely unique architecture.
Archeology
After 1,800 years, ghosts from ancient Mayan cities are still enough to harm people
New research into ancient Mayan citadels warns archaeologists could be in danger as a ghost that harmed ancient people rises again when dug up.
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The Black Pyramid and the tragedy of deep oblivion: A thousand years later, still no escape from the tragedy of tomb raiding
Humanity may never know the secret inside this pyramid.
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What did the Egyptian pyramids look like in ancient times?
When first built, pyramids were often covered with a layer of polished limestone or granite to give them a more beautiful and durable appearance.
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How heavy is the Earth's atmosphere?
Researchers calculate that Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.15 x 10^18 kg, nearly a billion times more than the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Archeology
13 'alien' skulls next to Mayan pyramids
The signs revealed by two of the thirteen skulls point to an even more gruesome truth concerning the pyramid in the eastern plaza of the Moral-Reforma citadel.
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Secret documents reveal 'unexplained' discovery about Egyptian pyramids
Secret documents of the Soviet Union's state security committee (KGB) revealed shocking discoveries inside the Great Pyramid.
Archeology
Ancient Diaries Reveal the Construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza
A 4,500-year-old diary of a captain who helped build the Great Pyramid of Giza details the daily activities, wages and meals of his workers.
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How was the Pyramid of Khufu built? Scientists have finally found out the truth!
As one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Pyramid of Khufu attracts millions of tourists every year.